Below Average CostSafer than AverageKINGSVILLE ISD
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Kingsville is a small city of 25,265 in Texas, with a median household income of $50,963
and a 8.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kingsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kingsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kingsville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.2
Kingsville's overall cost of living index is 92.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kingsville costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kingsville, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$118,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$973
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
46.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,963
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Kingsville's violent crime rate is 254.8 per 100,000 residents
— 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
254.8 /100k
Property Crime
1767.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kingsville is served primarily by KINGSVILLE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kingsville, TX
National Avg
School District
KINGSVILLE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kingsville sees average highs of 68.4°F in January
and 95.5°F in July,
with 30.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Kingsville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kingsville roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $118,900 and median rent is $973/month.
Kingsville's violent crime rate is 254.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1767.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kingsville are operated by KINGSVILLE ISD.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kingsville, TX has a population of 25,265, a median household income of $50,963, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Kingsville averages 68.4°F in January and 95.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.9 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kingsville, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78363.
The population of Kingsville, Texas is 25,265 with a median age of 27.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kingsville: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $118,900, median household income $50,963, crime index 74 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kingsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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